East Franklinton Review Board

The East Franklinton Creative Community District Plan was adopted by City Council on November 12, 2012. The plan established a vision for revitalization of the neighborhood as an urban mixed use neighborhood, and a new mixed use zoning district was established for the area in 2013 (East Franklinton District, C.C. 3323). The East Franklinton Review Board (EFRB) was established through the East Franklinton District and serves to review and approve site plans, architecture, graphics, and demolitions based on the standards of C.C. 3323 and other applicable code standards. EFRB members serve without compensation and are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of City Council.

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Apply for a COA

A Certificate of Approval (COA) application for the East Franklinton Review Board can be submitted through the Citizens Access Portal. Here, you will be able to submit any related files for your application and provide a brief description of the work being done. 

The Citizens Access Portal can be found here: https://ca21.columbus.gov/Permits/Default.aspx

  • If you already have a Citizens Access Portal account, feel free to use your existing account.
  • If you do not have an account, you will have to register for a Citizens Access Portal account.
  • Instructions on how to register and complete the application process are linked below.

We are happy to assist along the way if needed. Automated emails will be sent out as the application is being processed. For assistance, email efrb@columbus.gov.

Meeting Information

Regular Meetings are generally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Michael B. Coleman Government Center, 111 North Front Street, Second Floor, Room 204 at 3:00 p.m.

*Meeting dates and locations are subject to change or cancellation. You are encouraged to contact the Planning Division for confirmation.

Contact

EFRB@columbus.gov

Resources

 

Calendar and Meeting Materials

2026 Meetings

Meeting Date & Time

Application Deadline

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes

January 28, 2026 at 3pm January 2, 2026  CANCELED N/A
February 25, 2026 at 3pm January 29, 2026     
March 25, 2026 at 3pm February 26, 2026   
April 22, 2026 at 3pm March 26, 2026     
May 27, 2026 at 3pm April 30, 2026    
June 24, 2026 at 3pm May 28, 2026

July 22, 2026 at 3pm June 25, 2026    
August 26, 2026 at 3pm July 30, 2026    
September 23, 2026 at 3pm
August 27, 2026     
October 28, 2026 at 3pm October 1, 2026   
November 16, 2026 at 3pm October 20, 2026  
December 14, 2026 at 3pm November 17, 2026 

2025 Meetings

Meeting Date & Time

Application Deadline

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes

January 22, 2025 at 3pm December 26, 2024  Agenda
Minutes
February 26, 2025 at 3pm January 30, 2025  Agenda  N/A
March 26, 2025 at 3pm February 27, 2025  Agenda
Minutes
April 23, 2025 at 3pm March 27, 2025  Agenda  Minutes 
May 28, 2025 at 3pm May 1, 2025  Agenda  Minutes 
June 25, 2025 at 3pm May 29, 2025 Agenda
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July 23, 2025 at 3pm June 26, 2025 Agenda   Minutes
August 27, 2025 at 3pm July 31, 2025 Agenda   Minutes
September 24, 2025 at 3pm
August 28, 2025  CANCELLED  N/A
October 22, 2025 at 3pm September 25, 2025  Agenda  Minutes
November 19, 2025 at 3pm October 23, 2025 Agenda  Minutes
December 17, 2025 at 3pm November 20, 2025  Agenda